Review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) by Rosabella D — 07 Oct 2007

This was like my favorite movie growing up.

This review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) was written by Rosabella D on 07 Oct 2007.

Doctor Dolittle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee C (414) on 06 Apr 2013

Rex Harrison was always an odd choice for musicals - HE CAN'T SING. But this is still a laugh…

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